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FJ11 KVO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,093 mi
Last recorded137,093 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 KVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sheld rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,922 miles

Exhaust rear box slight deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 129,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust rear box slight deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,332 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,497 miles

both front shockers starting to leak bad

front brake pads look low (os worst)

rear silencer tatty

Fail 24 Mar 2023 111,497 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter inner clip cut through (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

both front shockers starting to leak bad

front brake pads look low (os worst)

rear silencer tatty

Pass 29 Mar 2022 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 92,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,304 miles

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION SLIGHT O/S BRAKE BIND

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 62,066 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,851 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,206 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,800 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 37,800 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,403 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FJ11 KVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ11 KVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FJ11 KVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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